In order to understand the way erectile dysfunction occurs you should know more about the process of getting an erection. A man is able to get an erection when the blood from the body fills the tissues of the penis as a result of which it increases in size. Your erection goes away when the blood escapes back into the body. Erectile dysfunction is diagnosed when the blood escapes too soon or the blood inflow is not sufficient. Some treatment techniques that can be recommended include psychotherapy and behavior modification, as well as impotence drugs, surgically implanted devices and even surgery. The effects of the most popular ED medications – Levitra, Cialis and Viagra – are based on allowing more blood to flow into the tissues of the penis preventing it from escaping too soon.
The effects of these drugs, however, may be affected by your health conditions or the drugs you are taking, that’s why these are supposed to be discusses with your health care provider. Some medicines can be substituted or your dose may be adjusted and your erection may eventually come back. Unfortunately, it has been estimated that it takes about 2 years for a man to be brave enough to visit a doctor and talk about the problem, as erectile dysfunction is still considered to be something too personal and embarrassing.